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Old Jun 29, 2025 | 01:12 PM
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Hi,

Just be sure, I'm about to install my new springs, they are going in like in the picture here right?

This end up, correct?



RideTech 11532350 63-82 Corvette StreetGrip Lowering Springs Pair | eBay
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Yes, tighter wound end is up.
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Yes, tighter wound end is up.
Thanks :- ))

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Well how did these turn out? about to order them for my 66 i think
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Just wanted to add for posterity that, according to RideTech's installation instructions, it doesn't matter which end of the spring is up.
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